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172,587 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps X 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective Flange fixing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
corrosion to the o/s/r wheel arch area
handbrake lever/pedal has little reserve travel
n/s/r upper light lens damaged
rear parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
rear wiper blade/arm missing
Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
corrosion to the o/s/r wheel arch area
engine oil close to minimum
handbrake lever/pedal has little reserve travel
n/s/r upper light lens damaged
rear parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
rear wiper blade/arm missing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/r16c slight damage to the inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/r16c (5.2.3 (e))
n/s/r upper light lens damaged
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/r16c (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/r16c slight damage to the inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/r16c (5.2.3 (e))
front and rear tyres sizes are different
n/s/r upper light lens damaged
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
parking brake has little reserve travel
Headlamp masks fitted
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Headlamp masks fitted
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre cracked and perished
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AO08 OAM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 123,026 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO08 OAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was AO08 OAM registered?
AO08 OAM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 March 2008.
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